DSHS Plans Community Health Needs Assessment of Limestone County

News Release August 4, 2008

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and several community health partners will begin assessing community health needs in Limestone County today.

The Limestone County Community Health Needs Assessment will focus on education, prevention, care and treatment services for physical health, mental health and substance abuse.

Participants can complete an anonymous survey in English or Spanish online at www.dshs.state.tx.us/limestone by Sept. 15 or can attend one of 12 community forums that will be held between Aug. 11 and Aug. 21.

An assessment report should be available by Nov. 10.

Interpretation services and special accommodations may be arranged by calling JoLeen Eiklenborg at (254) 778-6744 or sending an e-mail to joleen.eiklenborg@dshs.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the forum.